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AE02 YZB

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

157,091 mi
Last recorded157,091 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Corsa62,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 157,091 miles

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2018 156,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,210 miles

EML

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 143,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

EML

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,963 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

o/s front tyre winter type

Fail 28 Oct 2016 129,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

o/s front tyre winter type

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers

Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

sill covers

Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s head light mount broken

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,978 miles

EML on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing unevenly suggest attention

nearside front tyre just on limit suggest attention

post cat oxygen sensor wiring damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2014 117,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing unevenly suggest attention

nearside front tyre just on limit suggest attention

post cat oxygen sensor wiring damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

left front tyre has small damage to outer sidewall

Fail 30 Dec 2013 111,049 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

left front tyre has small damage to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Dec 2012 108,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 107,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper arm missing.

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

battery insecure.

both front brake discs worn and badly corroded.

both front headlamps damp inside.

exhaust poor throughout.

near side front lower driving lamp broken.

off side front side light dim.

possible off side front brake been hot.

rear exhaust heat sheild loose.

rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front brake discs worn and corroded.

both sides front brake pads becoming low.

coolant level low.

near side front wiper rubber split.

off side front side light dim.

passenger side door mirror broken.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 97,132 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front brake discs worn and corroded.

both sides front brake pads becoming low.

coolant level low.

near side front wiper rubber split.

off side front side light dim.

passenger side door mirror broken.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f headlamp damp.

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

slight wear in n/s steering rack inner joint area.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 84,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear handbrake cables slightly frayed.

n/s/f headlamp damp.

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,124 miles
Pass 27 May 2007 116,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed) †rear windows tinted †o/s mirror casing damaged †front fog lamps in-op †rear wiper blade split

rear tyres going out of shape †check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear †o/s/f position lamp in-op(bulb replaced) †headlamp aims too low(adjusted)

Pass 22 May 2006 99,323 miles

N/S/F inner steering arm joint worn and knock detected.

Fail 20 May 2006 99,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

†Steering rack worn N/S inner rack joint.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AE02 YZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 62,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 YZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE02 YZB is a 2002 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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